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What will it take to pull Australia's powerhouse, Port Hedland, out of the cultural dust?

Port Hedland pumps out $120 billion in exports annually. (Supplied: Pilbara Ports Authority)

On the main street of Port Hedland in Western Australia's north-west, there's not a lot going on.

Red dust is baked into the pavement, the cafes are quiet and the footpath is devoid of people.

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